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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 29, 2025

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of April A.D., 2025, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
 
HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES

HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU

HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS COURT
APRIL 29, 2025
10:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:


NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

 

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 16m:59s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items, 5.A.1&2., for further discussion.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2.

 
1.
AI-99124
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-99125
Fund Information Report
 
3.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-99219
1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
 
B.
AI-99162
1. Preliminary Approval
a. Solis Acres at Wisconsin Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Alejandro Solis) (Wisconsin Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Wisconsin Road side ditch
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Wisconsin Road is paved.

b. Camino De Abram Subdivision Phase III- Pct. 3 (Everman Dev., LLC.) (3 Mile Line & Abram Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into 3 Mile Line Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, 3 Mile Line and Abram Road are paved.1 internal street to be paved.

c. Pioneer Gardens Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Joseph F. Phillips) (Glasscock Road & 7 Mile Line)
No. of Lots: 40 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of McAllen.
Paved: Yes, Glasscock Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
 
4.
 
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-99107
Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-99191
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $2,014,423.04 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 4/10/2025 thru 4/23/2025:
4/10/2025 - 4/16/2025 $1,112,847.72
4/17/2025 - 4/23/2025 $901,575.32
Total $2,014,423.04

2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 17m:15s)

Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1&2.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1&2.

Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.
 
B.
AI-99136
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 04/01/2025 - 04/15/2025 in the amount of $31,187.14 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
6.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-99012
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. I2057.99.000.0010.00  MCALLEN SURGERY CENTER $3,027.93
2. M0710.00.000.0104.00  NAIM ANTONIO TRAD $2,561.34
3.. V0123.00.000.0053.00  LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK  $2,965.47
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-99111
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. C9800.00.003.0004.45 WILFREDO HINOJOSA $3,472.80
2. E4826.02.000.0035.00 CORELOGIC $6,333.25
3. E6600.00.005.0019.00 DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC $3,976.29
4. J3325.00.000.0069.00 SUMATHI K MOVVA $9,398.63
5. J9600.00.002.0006.00 RADF MANAGEMENT LLC $4,016.85
6.
L3151.00.000.0012.00
DAVID A PAZ  $5,808.00
7. L3202.00.000.0009.00 VANTAGE BANK $7,942.47
8. N7305.00.000.0004.00 BRUCE OR LORI GOLDMAN $3,169.73
9. S6869.00.000.0069.00 CORELOGIC $4,500.00
10. T2100.00.277.0005.05 APEX PRIMARY CARE INC ERIC FLORES $3,489.44
11. V3400.00.004.0002.00 RODRIGUEZ FRANCISCO  $5,326.96
 
7.
 
Adult Probation:
 
A.
AI-99131
Approval of certification of the revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the month of March 2025 in the amount of $2,254.00.
 
8.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-99142
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the (CoACC) Coalition of American Court Collectors $75.00 renewal fee each for three members totaling $225.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-99176
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for District and Assistant District Attorneys employed at the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office, totaling $16,832.00 (Requisition #00516355), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-98812
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100):
Requesting approval for payment of 2025 Membership Dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as follows:
2025 Membership dues for Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS/NEAFCS) 2025  for Rebecca Alonzo, FCA Program Specialist and Keilani Sauceda, Program Coordinator I
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Head Start:
 
A.
AI-99146
Approval of Monthly Reports for March 2025:
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Meals and Snacks 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-99148
Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualifications, Requirements and Scope of Services for the Following:
1.  Medical/Dental Providers
2. Mental Health Providers
 
C.
AI-99147
Request Approval of Payment for Invoice #TN63666 in the Amount of $1,770.00 for Professional Services Submitted by Terracon Consultants, for the Hidalgo County Head Start Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-99257
Discussion, consideration, and action pursuant to Amendment No. 6 STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AS CONSTRUCTOR C-17-292A-03-27 to release retainage withheld by owner to Subcontractor under Section 2. b. and c. of the Amendment, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
11.
 
IT Department:
 
A.
AI-99128
Authorization and approval to purchase wireless service plans, through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
Department: Qty: Description:
CCL#7 1 New Data Service
Constable Pct. 1 1 New Data Service
 
12.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-99215
Jail (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title R/S Budgeted Salary R/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 280-002 0028 Detention Sergeant 05/02 $50,931.00 05/04 $54,559.00 04/07/2025
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-99184
Approval of the revised DA's pay plan table
Attachments:
 
13.
 
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.
 
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-99052
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Perales Pit LLC, for "Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche Grade 4) for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1" (C-24-0056-05-28) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
B.
 
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-99224
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $1,474,693.38 for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM 1426 - FM907) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-24-0098-08-20 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
 
C.
 
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-99212
Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorizations (CAEA) in connection with the "Construction for [ARPA-22-123-075] - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center & [ARPA-21-340-019] - El Paraiso Health Clinic Improvement Project" (C-23-0277-11-28) from the contracted vendor, NM Contracting, LLC, for a decrease in allowances; 
CAEA No. Change in Allowance (Decrease)  New Allowance Balance 
CRC - CAEA No.5
(CPR 13)
$3,495.00 $67,009.42
CRC - CAEA No.6 
(CPRs 10R1, 14, 15, and 16)
$2,231.00 $64,778.42
Health Clinic - CAEA No.6 
(CPRs 10R1, 14, 15, and 16)
$796.98 $149,722.02
 
2.
AI-99192
Requesting approval of procurement packet with authority to advertise, Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management, Material Testing, and Inspection for the Liberty Blvd. Phase II Project (Mile 3 to FM 2221), including re-advertising, if necessary.
 
3.
AI-99175
Requesting approval of procurement packet with authority to advertise, Liberty Blvd PH II (Mile 3 to FM 2221), including re-advertising, if necessary.
 
4.
AI-99153
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 4, in the amount of $83,251.26, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Farm to Market 2221 (FM2221) Stormwater Project, submitted by contractor 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise.
Attachments:
 
5.
AI-99173
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 005, in the amount of $343,856.96, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 5K Linear Park Project, submitted by contractor 8/A Builders, LLC.
 
6.
AI-99156
Requesting approval to process Payment Application No. 8, submitted by the contractor 8/A Builders, LLC., for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial Pavilion, in the amount of $272,452.23.
Attachments:
 
7.
AI-99132
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineer, L&G Engineers, Inc. 
Invoice No. Date Project Name PO No. Amount
11330022 3-31-2025 Los Ebanos Rd. WA #1 873046 $26,533.65
Attachments:
 
8.
AI-99130
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as submitted by ERO Architects and Halff Associates for services in connection with Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC Project (ARPA 22-123-075).
Invoice No. Date PO No. Amount
2025-056 4-2-2025 863852 $8,464.25
10140083 4-15-2025 862136 $823.50
Attachments:
 
9.
AI-99157
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 2022.05.08, in the amount of $5,064.70, for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvement and Survey Project, submitted by contracted architect Rike Ogden Figueroa Alex (ROFA) Inc.
Attachments:
 
D.
 
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-99252
Requesting acceptance and approval of project payment application listed below;
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name  ARPA Project Number Payment Application Number  P.O. Number Invoice Amount
04/07/2025 J-01 SW Project Saenz Brothers 23-124-346 2 888836 $174,476.25
Attachments:
 
E.
 
Human Resources:
 
1.
AI-99091
Requesting to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for "Basecamp 4 Pro Unlimited" for thirty (30) users with Basecamp (37signals LLC) in the total amount of $3,588.00 annually.
 
F.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
1.
AI-99166
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement with automatic one (1) year renewals with Canva US Inc., in the total amount of $119.99 annually.
 
G.
 
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-99214
Requesting authority to access Federal Court electronic records through Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) System administered by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary, on an as needed basis with a cost of $0.10 per page and $2.40 per audio file.
 
H.
 
District Clerk:
 
1.
AI-99066
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software subscription for QuickBooks Enterprise Software 3-user Silver Subscription, from CCMA Accounting and Consulting, Inc. dba Lifo Ledger in the total amount of $2,962.00
 
I.
 
Emergency Management:
 
1.
AI-99159
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Tetra Tech, Inc. for "Debris Monitoring & Management Services" (C-23-0128-06-30) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
J.
 
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-99140
Requesting approval to request maintenance services for HVAC equipment through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 733-24), from The Brandt Companies LLC, in the total amount of $15,257.75 with authority for HC Facilities Management Director or HC Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
2.
AI-99169
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 896528, for County Cemetery Paving with SKO Elite Repair, LLC, in the total amount of $53,387.28.
Attachments:
 
K.
 
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-99194
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for geotechnical  and construction material testing services in connection with the La Mansion Project: 
Work Authorization # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
2 895944 25-02-0092 02/28/2025 $5,953.75
2 895944 25-03-0109 03/31/2025 $4,723.25
 
2.
AI-99200
Requesting approval to process the following invoice for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic:
PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
853723 10140078 04/15/2025 $576.45
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-99167
Requesting approval to process the following invoice as submitted by Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC (TXIDG) for professional construction management services in connection with the La Mansion Health Clinic Improvement Project. 
Work Authorization # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
1 887985 05 04/10/2025 $14,013.81
Attachments:
 
4.
AI-99158
Requesting approval for the Health & Human Services Department to purchase gift cards at H.E.B as approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (grantor agency) to promote treatment compliance for Tuberculosis Program patients.  The purchase would involve the use of the County's credit card as purchase orders are not accepted.
Attachments:
 
5.
AI-99161
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with ADAPCO LLC, for "Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals" (C-21-0758D-05-31) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
L.
 
IT Department:
 
1.
AI-99247
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Fortinet Coterm Software renewal agreement through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5384), with Insight Public Sector Inc., in the total amount of $12,788.83
 
2.
AI-99164
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Virtru Platform Subscription through HC's membership with OMNIA Partners Cooperative (Contract No. 2024056-02) from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $14,713.99 annually.
 
3.
AI-99144
Requesting approval of one (1) 36 month Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement (Model P C600) with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 713-23) in the amount of $44.50 per month.
 
M.
 
J.P.'s:
 
1.
AI-99181
J.P. Pct. 3, Pl.1:
Requesting for Commissioners Court to accept and approve the "Public Purpose Fiscal Year 2025" [pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art 3, Section 52] served for the request to purchase promotional items. Items needed to be purchased through the current term are such as, but not limited to, pens, pencils, keychains, table cloths/ throws, table runners, retractable banner display, mugs, cups, post-its etc. as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events.
 
N.
 
Juvenile Probation:
 
1.
AI-99218
Requesting authority to ratify agenda item 98898 approved on 04/01/2025 at Commissioners Court to reflect a change in the evaluation committee members appointed by the County Judge to be changed as follows:
Chief of Staff Pct 1, David Suarez
Chief of Staff Pct 2, Arnoldo Flores
Chief of Staff Pct 3, Jorge Arcaute
Chief of Staff Pct 4, Velinda Reyes
County Judge's Office, Alex Palacios (Newly appointed evaluator replacing Chief Isaac Sulemana)
Attachments:
 
O.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-99133
Requesting authority to exercise the final two (2) year contract extension with Four Paws Animal Hospital for "Veterinary Services" (C-22-0162-05-03) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 29th day of April, 2025

ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas


By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on April 29, 2025.

Signed this 30th day of April 2025




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy